From the back cover, about the author, "Professional storyteller Jeanette Ross is a writer, television producer and occasional host on Idaho's public access television station. She hods a doctorate as a learning specialist and a master's degree in English with an emphasis in folklore from the University of Idaho." About the book: "'We are all connected,' say the Lakota and Crow people in prayer, 'The eight-legged, six-legged, four-legged, two-legged, those who crawl on grandmother earth. . . .' In this collection, the mythical tales, adventure stories, ancestral legends and magical fairytales from around the wold reveal the underlying connection between people of all cultures. Telling Our Tales features thirty-eight stories for audiences of all ages, plus a wealth of ideas for generating new stories on your own or with a group. Each story is accompanied by an outline, performance tips and a section detailing the origin of the tale. Also included: tips for adapting stories to different age groups, suggestions for props and performance suggestions."